Presented is a compilation of materials describing the Alternative School of Alachua County, Florida, a special day school which serves 85 severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in grades 6 to 12. Included are brief sections covering the following topics: a description of the school in the form of an introductory letter which is given out to parents and supporting agency counselors; the administrative and curriculum guide; a diagram of the education system for emotionally handicapped students in Alachua County; a list of policy questions and answers; rules for students at Alternative School; an article on the historical background and program content; and article about therapeutic instruction for emotionally handicapped pupils; annual reports for the school years 1974-75, 1975-76, and 1976-77; and state and district guidelines for emotionally handicapped education. (IM)